Recent studies have found that over 40% of high school basketball injuries occur to the ankle. With over 1 million high school basketball players in the U.S. alone, it’s no surprise that more players than ever are utilizing a basketball ankle brace to protect their body.
Recent studies have found that over 40% of high school basketball injuries occur to the ankle. With over 1 million high school basketball players in the U.S. alone, it’s no surprise that more players than ever are utilizing a basketball ankle brace to protect their body.
Ankle injuries can range from an ankle strain to a fractured ankle bone. However, the most common ankle injury in basketball is a rolled ankle, likely resulting in an ankle sprain. These injuries occur due to a stretching, tear, or rupture of the lateral stabilizing ligaments. With the constant twisting, pivoting, cuts, jumping and landing that basketball players endure, athletes need to protect their ankles.
Ankle braces come in a variety of styles, including
lace-up ankle braces, ankle supports with straps and ankle sleeves. Each offers unique benefits, ranges of flexibility and protection levels.
Ankle braces come in a variety of styles, including
lace-up ankle braces, ankle supports with straps and ankle sleeves. Each offers unique benefits, ranges of flexibility and protection levels.
195
The 195 Ankle Brace with Straps is one of the most well known ankle braces in basketball, and for good reason. Complete with both a lace-up design and a figure-6 strap pattern, the 195 provides maximum protection along with adjustable compression. The breathable fabric keeps your feet cool while in use and the brace can be fully adjusted without removing your shoe.
The 195 Ankle Brace with Straps is one of the most well known ankle braces in basketball, and for good reason. Complete with both a lace-up design and a figure-6 strap pattern, the 195 provides maximum protection along with adjustable compression. The breathable fabric keeps your feet cool while in use and the brace can be fully adjusted without removing your shoe.
The 432 Ankle Support with Figure-8 Straps is a great option for athletes that want strong compression without the rigid feel of a traditional ankle brace.The figure-8 straps provide easily adjustable compression, with a high-performance, latex-free neoprene construction that provides greater therapeutic healing than typical neoprene.
The 432 Ankle Support with Figure-8 Straps is a great option for athletes that want strong compression without the rigid feel of a traditional ankle brace.The figure-8 straps provide easily adjustable compression, with a high-performance, latex-free neoprene construction that provides greater therapeutic healing than typical neoprene.
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